[h] Computer Problem

exalted

United States3612 Posts

September 13 2009 09:17 GMT

GF is currently having a computer problem - if she types more than one key into any program (I.E., Firefox, Notepad), the program will crash. This looks like a virus / malware, but she hasn't downloaded anything suspicious (except go to some shady mp3 dling websites).

Does anyone have any suggestions or experienced anything like this?

If she opens Notepad, the first letter will come out fine. The 2nd letter will make the program freeze (and will not show on the monitor), and then the "not responding" will appear, and then the program can be Xed out.

Thanks!

exalted

United States3612 Posts

September 13 2009 09:52 GMT

hey, just fixed it, yahoo messenger ended up being culprit

after ctrl+alt+deleting it and deleting a bunch of crap on her computer via add/remove and CCleaner, its now working fine

also, her birthday ended up being fine as well

ttyl

u can use this blog entry to ask me any qs

IntoTheWow

is awesome32278 Posts

September 13 2009 10:07 GMT

How did you manage to get an ego bigger than the size of Testie's?

Manifesto7

Osaka27174 Posts

September 13 2009 10:09 GMT

What did you do to lastshadow

IntoTheWow

is awesome32278 Posts

September 13 2009 10:10 GMT

oh good one Mani.

exalted

United States3612 Posts

September 13 2009 10:38 GMT

Sorry, the computer problem hasn't been resolved, it seems like the "virus" (if that is what it is) will sometimes remain dormant and reactivate again, making it impossible to type in letters.

So please read the OP and ignore my 2nd post

writer22816

United States5775 Posts

September 13 2009 10:48 GMT

It's because you are not using a DT35.

Scorch

Austria3371 Posts

September 13 2009 11:59 GMT

How about a scan for viruses/malware if you suspect that to be the problem?
Until it is fixed, try Windows' on-screen keyboard. It's ultra efficient

EscPlan9

United States2777 Posts

September 13 2009 15:09 GMT

Google for ComboFix . Run that first. That takes care of the majority of malware in one quick sweep. If that doesn't fix the problem, follow the typical scanning routines.

SLTorak01

Canada1 Post

September 13 2009 15:57 GMT

#10

If you suspect malware of the likes I would get Malwarebytes the free version, it seems to do a good job and isn't one of those annoying programs that run in the backround. Also I am not sure if you can get anywhere in your browser but trendmicro.com has a very good online virus scanner that picks up anything. Other then that you could check your eventviewer for any errrors, if you do and find an error code post it and I will do my best to help you out.

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